Fighting with Light — White Light Tactics for Personal Defense
A flashlight is an essential component of everyday carry (EDC). If you ever have to use your firearm in self-defense, there is a very strong likelihood that it will be…
No Time To Die — Drink a Toast to 007
It has been said that nothing defines the gentleman more than his signature drink. Few drinks exude the elegance and sophistication of the martini. And nothing defines the most elegant…
Jumping Into USPSA
I’m writing this because while my shooting friends are well-established competitors in both USPSA and other shooting disciplines and I’ve realized with that experience they don’t share the same questions…
Making the Case for Leather ‒ Why Leather Holsters Still Rock
Although KYDEX® / thermoplastic holsters are often the best choice for many applications, there’s still something to be said for real leather. Man-made materials certainly can’t beat leather for its…
The EDC Tourniquet — Every Second Counts
According to published research, reported in the October 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)), the average response time in the US from the time of…
Dark Angel Medical Direct Action Response Training
When survival is measured in seconds, will you know what to do? Just as we train for worst-case scenarios in shooting, we must also have the medical training for worst-case…
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Gearward Anti-Kidnapping Band — Watchband Escape Tool Pouch
We live in an age of increasing terrorism and criminal activity. Hostage taking and kidnapping have dramatically increased as a preferred tactic. No country is totally safe. Those at greatest…
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Getting the Most Out of Your Mags
The magazine is as critical as the ammo we use. It’s a critical component in any semi-automatic or automatic magazine-fed weapon. A large percentage of weapon malfunctions can be attributed…
Rifle Set up by Kinetic Consulting
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Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight — A Force Multiplier
We have all heard it said “never bring a knife to a gunfight.” While there’s certainly truth to the statement in so far as always having a gun as your…